China’s First RV Stock is Here. New Gonow, the Pioneer of “Mobile Homes,” is Set to Go Public

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 January 2025 – In today’s era of diversity, freedom, and a pursuit of high-quality living, recreational vehicles (RVs) have become the preferred choice for many seeking to explore the world and enjoy life. As a pioneer in creating the “mobile home” experience, New Gonow … Read more

Serious crash Appleby highway, SH60 Tasman District

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 7 January 2025 4:59 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi A serous crash involving two vehicles on SH60 near Redwood Road, Appleby Highway, has closed the highway mid this afternoon. This will affect anyone travelling between Golden Bay or Motueka/Kaiteriteri and Richmond/Nelson today, or Mapua and Ruby Bay. Police … Read more

Postponement of SH2 Masterton to Carterton resurfacing due to cold temperatures

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Resurfacing works planned for the week starting Sunday, 12 January on SH2 between Masterton and Carterton have been postponed due to the unusually cold temperatures we have been experiencing. Works will be planned as soon as ground temperatures allow us to complete the surface work without compromising quality,” says Roxanne … Read more

MIPIM Asia Summit 2024 Concludes in Hong Kong with Strategic Insights and Celebrated Prestigious Achievements in Real Estate

Source: Media Outreach Over 300 industry leaders convene in Hong Kong to explore the future of Asian property markets HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 January 2025 – The MIPIM Asia Summit concluded its 18th edition on December 4th, bringing together over 400 international delegates at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong. As … Read more

Funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming confirmed

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Beloved police officer, Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming will be farewelled with a special funeral service to be held at 1pm on Thursday 16 January at the Trafalgar Centre in Nelson. With the blessing of her family the funeral service for Senior Sergeant Fleming will be conducted with full Police … Read more

Arrests made following petrol station robbery

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A raft of Police resources has rounded up five people believed to have robbed a Karaka service station early this morning. At about 5.30am, Police were called after five masked people with various weapons (not firearms) entered the petrol station on Harbourside Drive. Detective Inspector Karen Bright, of Counties … Read more

Capture.HK Achieves Milestone of 1 Million Family Photos Digitised in 2024

Source: Media Outreach Launches First Capture Media Factory to Support 670% Growth in Hong Kong in October HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 January 2025 – CaptureTM Hong Kong, the leading analogue media digitisation provider, proudly announces a significant milestone — digitising over 1 million family photos in 2024. To support this … Read more

Serious crash, Coastal Highway, Appleby

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on the Coastal Highway, Appleby, between Maisey and Redwood Roads. Police were called about 3.15pm. Initial indications suggest there have been serious injuries. The road is closed, with diversions in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, … Read more

Summer maintenance crews grateful for support from motorists in Auckland

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi would like to thank everyone who travelled on the Auckland motorway network over the summer break for their patience while critical maintenance work was carried out on State Highway 1. To minimise disruption to road users, NZTA took advantage of lower traffic volumes during the … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, SH1, Mangaweka

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now confirm the names of the two people who died following a two-vehicle crash in Mangaweka, on Sunday 29 December 2024. They were 2-year-old Agambir Singh Dhanju, and 38-year-old Sumeet Sumeet both of Auckland. Police extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of those involved. … Read more

Arrests made following overnight incidents in Raglan

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Andrea McBeth, Hamilton City Area Commander: Seven young people have been arrested following incidents including antisocial road-user behaviour, attempted theft and a car fire in Raglan last night.  At around 2:50am, Police responded to reports of a vehicle – believed to be stolen – doing burnouts … Read more

Fire Safety – Prohibited fire season revoked in Wairarapa

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the prohibited fire season put in place in Wairarapa last month, which banned outdoor fires in the area. From 8am Wednesday 8 January, the southern coastal area, including Aorangi Forest Park and the eastern coast up to Pahaoa, will be in a restricted … Read more

Zuellig Pharma acquires Propan from ADP Pharma Corporation in the Philippines

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 January 2025 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Propan, a market leading brand in the multivitamin-appetite stimulant segment, from ADP Pharma Corporation. Propan is an established and trusted brand in the Philippines. … Read more

Name release: Fatal Havelock North crash

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police can now name the person who died in a crash on Foster Lane in Havelock North on 2 January. He was Wade William Crosbie, aged 19, from Hastings. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Two people seriously injured in the crash remain in hospital recovering from … Read more

State Highway 1 Weld Pass night-works planned for late January

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 1 Weld Pass will be the first big resurfacing job in Marlborough in the New Year as the state highway summer maintenance season continues in the top of the South Island. Night works are planned for Weld Pass from Wednesday, 29 January to Thursday, 13 February. Work will … Read more

Tech – Samsung Expands ‘AI for All’ Vision at CES 2025 to Bring AI Everyday, Everywhere

Source: Samsung Company outlines refreshed strategy using Home AI to elevate user experiences at home and beyond AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Jan. 7, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled its new “AI for All” vision at CES® 2025 in Las Vegas, with the focus of making AI an “Everyday, Everywhere” experience. Building on … Read more

Fire Safety – Canterbury fire district moves to a restricted fire season

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the prohibited fire season put in place in the Canterbury fire district last month, which banned outdoor fires in the area. From 8am, Wednesday 8 January, the whole district will be in a restricted fire season until further notice, from north of the … Read more

Health – Foundation hails select committee support for prostate screening pilots

Source: Prostate Cancer Foundation A prostate cancer screening programme which could save hundreds of lives a year has won conditional backing from an influential Parliamentary committee. In a report presented to Parliament, the petitions select committee said “we encourage the Government to consider a pilot prostate cancer screening programme in a region with appropriate MRI … Read more

Universities – Stanford interns to boost sustainability projects for local businesses – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Thanks to Allbirds founder Tim Brown, the University of Auckland and seven businesses will host Stanford student interns keen to support sustainability projects. Seven New Zealand businesses have demonstrated their commitment to sustainability by offering to provide internship opportunities for students from the prestigious Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. Professor … Read more

Attempted murder charge following Palmerston North shooting

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Sergeant Joe Salisbury: A man is due in court today on a charge of attempted murder in relation to a shooting in Palmerston North last month. Police were called to an address in Tremaine Avenue on the evening of Friday 13 December to a report that … Read more

Enabling works to begin on Westgate Bus Station

Source: New Zealand Government Work is set to get underway on a new bus station at Westgate this week. A contract has been awarded to HEB Construction to start a package of enabling works to get the site ready in advance of main construction beginning in mid-2025, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. “A new Westgate … Read more

DOC seeks sightings of entangled dolphin near Auckland

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  07 January 2025 The juvenile/subadult dolphin, which is travelling with a fully grown dolphin, was first reported to DOC’s hotline on 29 December. It was observed entangled in a fishing net in the Western Waitemata Harbour. DOC staff have been monitoring the dolphins in the Riverhead Herald Island area, and although … Read more

NZ-AU: NOVONIX Announces Intended Location for New Synthetic Graphite Manufacturing Plant in the Enterprise South Industrial Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) BRISBANE, Australia, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or “the Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, announced today the intention to enter a purchase and sale agreement with the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Hamilton County, Tennessee for the land to be used … Read more

There and back again – a Northern Buller’s albatross’ tale | Conservation blog

Source: Department of Conservation By Katrina Edwards If you’re after epic adventures, you can’t look past the story of Carlos Zavalaga, who followed Northern Buller’s albatross all the way from Peru to the tiny island of Motuhara in the Chathams and back again! Northern royal albatross colony. Image: Carlos Zavalaga Dr Carlos Zavalaga, a researcher … Read more

A nationwide shift towards acting together to stop family and sexual violence

Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Children and for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour is encouraging people to use the resources available to them to get help, and to report instances of family and sexual violence amongst their friends, families, and loved ones who are in need.  “The death of a child … Read more

Exporting Innovation to the World! Innolux Showcases Groundbreaking Software-Hardware Integration Capabilities

Source: Media Outreach LAS VEGAS – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2025 – Innolux will showcase its latest, most innovative product technologies in Las Vegas, U.S.A. from January 7 to 9 under the theme “Driving New Possibilities”. James Yang, President of Innolux, said that Innolux has added yet more value to its display field, … Read more

Melco is honored with a collective total of six diamonds from Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2025

Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 January 2025 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment has been honored a collective total of six diamonds from Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2025. The recognition from the esteemed annual culinary guide is presented to the Company’s signature Chinese restaurants Jade Dragon and Yí, iconic French … Read more